Shoppers in Stowmarket are guaranteed to find something different when they shop in the area due to the range of shops being offered.

A recent survey carried out by Mid Suffolk District Council has shown that Stowmarket is no clone town – meaning that there is not row upon row of High Street chain stores and you are guaranteed to find something that nobody else will have. 

Shops in Stowmarket are independently owned and demonstrate that Stowmarket is a bustling market town that has a wide variety of local and family run shops such as Hicks. This electrical retailer has been a prominent feature of Ipswich Street since 1959 and its friendly service is well renowned.

But it isn’t just a place for shopping; Bury Street has become the place to a funky new hairstyle!

A recent survey of shoppers found 69% rated the attractiveness of Stowmarket as good or very good. The safety of the area and cleanliness of the streets were also highly rated.

The survey also shows that most shoppers come into the town centre for their food shopping at least one a week, attracted by the range of local produce available in both the shops and twice weekly market.

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Media contact:

Vicky Smy, Senior Communications Officer, tel: 01449 724850, email: Vicky.smy@midsuffolk.gov.uk